The Texans hope to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson before the league year begins on March 16, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Meanwhile, they’ll also weigh the future of head coach David Culley, who isn’t guaranteed to return for a second season.
Watson still holds a no-trade clause, which could limit the Texans’ options in the trade market. Despite that and all of the baggage, GM Nick Caserio nearly had a mid-season deal with the Dolphins, one that would have netted him multiple first-round picks and then some. Ultimately, amidst all the uncertainty, the Dolphins backed out. The Texans are expecting a healthy market for Watson this time around, though his deposition cannot take place until February 22.
Culley, meanwhile, has made some questionable in-game decisions in his first year as HC. Some of his players are also frustrated with his communication skills, Rapoport hears. Culley remains highly regarded in the organization, but, at minimum, there will likely be changes made to his staff.
The Texans entered today’s game at 4-12 on the year. Midway through their season finale, the Texans trail the Titans 21-0.
good luck with that
With his issues he we would be a prefect Raider.
18 of the 22 women were prepared to settle and sign non-disclosure agreements that was back in October.
I’m not a betting man but I’m sure some arrangement between paying the women off and winning his cases or whatever will be meet and he will be a free man. It’ll just be a matter of Will he be ready for next season or maybe the season after.
Still if the Texans are trying to move him, it’ll be interesting to know what his cost is.
The NFL will still undoubtedly suspend him for conduct detrimental to the league.
Latest…. he was in Detroit. So he is possibly heading to Detroit. GTFO. This guy is in trouble no matter where he goes or stays.
Any GM who trades for Watson before his legal issues are resolved should be fired on the spot.
Not always the GM, sometimes it is an owner desperate to win before they die.
*cough*Stephen Ross*cough*
David Tepper: Hold my BBQ sauce
Why? It looks like the cases will be resolved and soon. GMs could justify trading for Watson while the trade value is low-ish.
Perhaps the Texans should keep HC David Culley. For the hot mess that the Texans were this year, they were competitive in most games and the locker room, for the most part, was surprisingly kept together.
And they might have found their quarterback in the process. If they believe in Mills and Mills is comfortable with Culley, I say don’t rock the boat.
He’ll be traded to the Broncos more than likely